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Police hunt three after fatal A8 hit-and-run

9/8/2026

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Edinburgh Airport Alerts

Edinburgh Airport urged passengers to allow extra time and consider alternative transport after the A8 crash.
Traffic Scotland said westbound traffic could use the airport normally while eastbound drivers must follow diversions.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed four appliances to the crash site and left at 11:08 am.
Scottish Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, two SORT units, a PRU and a critical care paramedic.

Summary

Police Search

Police are searching for two women and a man who fled a September 7, 2026 hit-and-run on the A8.
The crash occurred at about 09:25 near the Newbridge and Gogar roundabouts.
Vehicles involved were a grey Mercedes A250, black Renault Captur, grey Skoda Karoq and grey Hyundai i30.
The 58-year-old Hyundai i30 driver died.
Police deployed a helicopter and K9 unit and asked witnesses to call 101, reference 0756.

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Edinburgh Airport Alerts

Edinburgh Airport urged passengers to allow extra time and consider alternative transport after the A8 crash.
Traffic Scotland said westbound traffic could use the airport normally while eastbound drivers must follow diversions.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service deployed four appliances to the crash site and left at 11:08 am.
Scottish Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, two SORT units, a PRU and a critical care paramedic.

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